Terrific fallout of a dumb mistake

Rating: 7/10 (9 May 2019)

If you are so smart to work with a deadly virus you at least have to think about a minimum security, but what the hell? If no then the life would continue as it was, so forget about the basic regulations and keep the infected specimen as they were just in the animal shop.
What follows the major screw-up of a human existence is one of the most predictable but astonishing outcomes. Deserted streets of a big city, devoured carcasses of cars, empty buildings. That alone could drive me crazy. But what if you somehow missed the outbreak? Once again Cillian Murphy instantly catches your eye and ushers you into the doomed contaminated world having as little idea of what's happening as you.
Danny Boyle has orchestrated an incredible show with only a few characters but on the massive scene. The acts interchange and throw you from hot to cold, at one moment you heart beats peacefully enjoying warm company and beauty of untouched nature and then it suddenly tunes into the rhythm of dozens of feet thumping the ground. That's when your hands get sweaty and through all those throat-tearing screams you can hear the death chasing your precious life.
The change of the usual social ceremonies is shockingly cruel and incredibly convincing. Even the stranger valued more than anything, because you don't know whether it's a last human that you will ever see. But don't lose your vigilance, no matter the connection: friend or family, got infected - got killed.
We all know that extreme situations pull the best of every person. Sometimes that best is the worst, so with all masks off you have to step on the path of survival. That's exactly what is shown in this grim installation of the world on the verge of extinction. And the way it's done is simply stunning: going from true friendship to basic human instincts ruling over the intellect.
Looking over my shoulder I would say that the picture is a surprising example of a fascinating and thrilling science fiction mixed with horror, giving you both creeps and understanding that life worth living and even smallest things can bring you joy. Definitely worth watching.